A resected case of pancreatic metastasis from primary renal cell carcinoma

Abstract

Pancreatic metastasis from renal cell carcinoma is rare. We report a case of resection of such a metastasis. A 67-year-old man had a left nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma four years prior to the present admission. Follow-up CT showed a metastatic nodule in the tail of the pancreas. Distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy was performed. Long and careful follow-up including examination of the pancreas is mandatory after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma.